Robert Young
Oakland,CA
Summary
Self-driven and extremely motivated individual seeking employment to utilize skills in a productive environment. Eager to broaden horizons and embrace new challenges. Open availability and willingness to commute. Talented Creative Director proficient in business operations and customer needs. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Director & Director of Photography
Vivid Vizion
01.2021 - Current
- Lead creative projects as the Director of Photography, overseeing all aspects of photo and video production
- Guide and collaborate with a creative team to ensure high-quality visual content
- Conceptualize and execute innovative ideas to achieve client objectives.
Operations Manager
Exclusive Shoes
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed daily operations, including store opening and closing, customer service, and product procurement
- Oversaw social media presence and website updates
- Responsible for cash handling, income documentation, and expense tracking.
- Analyzed, compiled and presented statistical, financial, and production processing reports to senior leadership.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Assistant/Photographer & Videographer
Canntango
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated on cannabis product organization, stock management, and photo/video production
- Contributed to media content creation and management.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Directed activities of workers setting up photographic equipment.
- Conducted research prior to photoshoots to find suitable locations for outdoor shoots.
- Communicated effectively with clients to determine their needs and expectations.
Sales Associate
Bestbuy Mobile
Vallejo-Sacramento-Oakland
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Demonstrated exceptional selling skills as a team lead, consistently exceeding monthly/daily sales goals
- Managed cashier duties, engaged with customers, and maintained inventory.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
Plumbers Apprentice
Same Day Service Plumbing
Winters, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted plumbing team in achieving weekly goals and bidding on projects.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new plumbing components.
- Operated equipment and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
General Plumbing & Labor
Roto Rooter
Novato, CA
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Gained experience in various aspects of general plumbing and labor.
- Repaired damaged parts with welding equipment or other tools.
- Dug trenches for laying pipes or cables.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Education
Business Management -
Solano Community College
01.2012
Customer Interaction Course -
[Institution]
Skills
- Customer interaction
- Sales and selling skills
- Cash handling
- Inventory management and stocking
- Strategic Communications
- Design Background
- Marketing Expertise
- Marketing Leadership
- Design Understanding
- Staff Recruitment
- Strategic Leadership
- Budget Adherence
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
Certification
- Adobe Photoshop Certification
Timeline
Creative Director & Director of Photography
Vivid Vizion
01.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Exclusive Shoes
12.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant/Photographer & Videographer
Canntango
03.2018 - 01.2020
Plumbers Apprentice
Same Day Service Plumbing
01.2016 - 10.2016
General Plumbing & Labor
Roto Rooter
07.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
Bestbuy Mobile
02.2014 - 01.2018
Business Management -
Solano Community College
Customer Interaction Course -
[Institution]
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